Season 3, Episode 9

The Dead and the Dying

8.5/ 10April 5, 201361 min

Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.

Directed by
Michael Hurst
Written by
Jeffrey Bell

Guest stars

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  1. S3 E1

    Enemies of Rome

    Jan 25, 20137.452 min

    Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.

  2. S3 E2

    Wolves at the Gate

    Jan 26, 20137.555 min

    Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.

  3. S3 E3

    Men of Honor

    Feb 8, 20137.359 min

    Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.

  4. S3 E4

    Decimation

    Feb 15, 20137.460 min

    The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.

  5. S3 E5

    Blood Brothers

    Feb 22, 20137.855 min

    Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.

  6. S3 E6

    Spoils of War

    Mar 15, 20137.658 min

    As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.